“We’re not going to be accepting a company’s cooperation when they just offer up the vice president in charge of going to jail,” she said. Source: Justice Department Sets Sights on Wall Street Executives – The New York Times

A terrifying assessment. Sound familiar? The challenge for regulators is exacerbated by the fact that there are only four firms equipped to audit large multinational companies. The industry cannot afford to lose a firm because of commercial or regulatory pressures, or a hit to their reputation from a failed audit. Deloitte’s Mr Sproul says: “The…

Being successful at privacy is not just about knowing the laws and regulations. A critical aspect to success is the ability to be a leader – as a manager leading your team and being a leader within your organization obtaining resources and senior management support. Here is a short article on the biggest leadership myth-…

This is an excellent blog post on how to obtain the right kind of attention. This is particularly useful when trying to obtain attention (read resources) for a privacy problem. Embrace mystery – Frame really gnarly problems that are relevant to you and need to be solved. Focus inquiry – Don’t try to suggest answers.…